What does it mean if you accomplish something?

You successfully complete a goal.

You go somewhere with another person.

You grant credit or recognition to another person.

You help a person commit a crime.

Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful ?

misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone

discovering a nest while on a hike

What did Barrington Irving set the world record for?

Being the youngest person and first African American to fly around the world.

Being the youngest person to fly around the world.

Winning the most money for a football scholarship.

Helping the most kids get into STEM careers.

What is Experience Aviation?

Irving's non-profit that helps motivate kids into STEM careers

The title of Barrington Irving's memoir - a best seller

The flight school Irving attended

What is the central idea of the article "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator?"

Drive and determination are important ingredients to success.

Knowledge is more important than passion.

Science and math are the only important programs in education.

Obstacles are difficult to overcome.

What does the suffix -ful mean?

it transforms a noun into adverb

Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on the information in "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator"?

He believes it is important to encourage young people.

He got in trouble a lot when he was younger.

How might someone best show that she has determination? Base your answer on the meaning of determination.

by practicing the piano two hours every day

by helping her father fix a flat tire

by going to the movies with friends

by reading to her brother at bedtime

Which quotation from the text supports the central idea?

"The only thing that separates you from CEOs in corner offices or scientists in labs is determination, hard work, and a passion for what you want to achieve."

"There are probably millions of kids out there like me who find science and exploration amazing, but lack the confidence or opportunity to take the next step."

" I had no money, but I was determined to give back with my time, knowledge, and experience."

" Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids' minds."

In this paragraph from " Barrington Irving,Pilot and Educator," what key concept does the underlined sentence develop? " We want to create a one of a kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing," {Irving} notes. " Meaningful, real-world experiences fire up the neurons in kids' minds. If you don't do that, you've lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they'll stay on that learning and career path. We've had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are now engineers and aircraft mechanics."

Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.

Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.

The succes of Experience Aviation participants prove that the teaching techniques are effective.

More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.

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working towards a goal or task even if it is difficult

DETERMINATION

TERMINATE

DETERMINE

GRIT

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reaching your final goal

ACHIEVE

ACCESS

AQUIRE

FINISH LINE

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To go after something you want

PURSUE

STALK

RETRIEVE

GRAB

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As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?

reading a book in his parents' bookstore

talking to his parents about his ambitions

sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane

receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida

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According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth

to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math

to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools

to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums

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In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?

to turn a jet into a mobile classroom

to fly around the world on his own again

to visit the places he stopped on his first flight

to help students apply for scholarships for college

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In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? (Three answers on actual quiz; can only mark one today)

The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.

Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.

Irving will personally visit every classroom along the way.

During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

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Barington Irving

working towards a goal or task even if it is difficult

reaching your final goal

To go after something you want

As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? (Three answers on actual quiz; can only mark one today)

What does it mean if you ^accomplish something?

Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered ^purposeful?

What did Barrington Irving set the world record for?

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Barington Irving

working towards a goal or task even if it is difficult

reaching your final goal

To go after something you want

As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? (Three answers on actual quiz; can only mark one today)

What does it mean if you accomplish something?

Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered purposeful?

What did Barrington Irving set the world record for?

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